Media reactor DIY

[kimcar]

I found a ro-di (2 part) at a yard sale think it was a kenmore . It is not glass but clear plastic. Wondering if it would be possible to make a media reactor out of it . I was going to buy the single one from bulk reef supply just noticed that the ro-di unit looks like it but is double. Does anyone know if and how I could make this work or just toss it and buy one..Im all for saving on what I can and buying what I need for my saltwater hobby without going broke..thanks :smile:

 

[kschweer]

You should be able to make it work pretty easily. You will more than likely have to switch out the 1/4" push connect fittings for some thing bigger like 1/2" which is pretty simple. Post some pictures if you can.

 

[like-fish]

my C and GFO reactors are water filter housings just like they sell at Home Depot. Play with the lines in and out to adapt to whatever tubing you like. I believe i use 1/2" clear tubing. Barbs, some C-clamps. I did ppurchase the BRS media containers. They fit perfect. the housings are pretty universal and only come in a few sizes. Saved a few $$

 

[kimcar]

I can buy the container for 9.99 each from BRS . This has two clear platic housings . which is the best GFO, carbon to use?

 

[SeymourDuncan]

Does the ro unit have brass or plastic fittings? If brass you can replace with john guest fittings and be good to go. Get ones with a valve if you do. Makes it easier to control flow

 

[kimcar]

Has plastic fittings. Ended up buying a gfo reactor from a guy selling his equipment .

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[SeymourDuncan]

Even better haha

 

[kimcar]

I know ...by the time I bought fittings and inserts and tubing I wasn't saving as much as I thought.

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[SeymourDuncan]

Protein skimmers are way more cost efficient to make and most of the time work mo betta than your mid range skimmers, a sometimes better than the $7,000,000 NASA grade skimmer they will one day put on mars when we relocate our ocean some day.

 

[SeymourDuncan]

I will see of I can come up with a super cheap reactor though, I'm thinking plastic bag from the LFS, rubber band, and an aqualifter haha. That would be about as cheap as you could go.

 

[fyrfytr]

I have debated about this same DIY project. Never took it on though

 

[nova423]

I've made several with varying levels of success, mostly depending on how lazy I am during each build.
The best container for a nano is a Costco Kirkland peppercorn or salt container. Exact same shape as a nano tumbler.